Add 72/75 and 18/6, Solve 72/75 + 3 0/6 as a fraction

Add 72/75 and 18/6

1^st number: 72/75, 2^nd number: 3 0/6

72/75 + 18/6 is 99/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
72/75 = 72 × 2/75 × 2 = 144/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
18/6 = 18 × 25/6 × 25 = 450/150
Add the two like fractions:
144/150 + 450/150 = 144 + 450/150 = 594/150
594/150 simplified gives 99/25
So, 72/75 + 18/6 = 99/25
In mixed form: 324/25

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